THE 2019 European Parliament election is due to be held on Thursday, 23rd May.
Initially, the elections were not planned as the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union (following the 2016 referendum) was set for 29th March.
However, the British Government requested a delay which – unless the UKs withdrawal from the EU is agreed before the 23rd May – will mean we take part in the elections.
In order to vote in the elections on Thursday, 23rd May, an individual’s name needs to be on the electoral register.
You have until Tuesday, 7th May, to register.
There are a number of reasons why it is important to be included on the electoral register. Elections can be called at short notice and if you are not registered you will not be able to vote. Voting also ensures you have a say on the issues of the day while being on the electoral register can maintain your credit rating.
Registering is quick and simple. Just visit: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote or contact Electoral Services.
Information for EU Citizens
If you wish to vote at European Parliamentary elections while registered in the UK, you will need to complete an additional form (UC1). This form tells your home country that you wish to vote in the UK.
EU citizens from any member state outside the UK who are currently on the electoral register should have recently received an UC1 form. This has been sent to the address where you are registered to vote.
To vote in Pembrokeshire in respect of the European Parliamentary Elections on Thursday, 23rd May, please complete and return this form as soon as possible.
The final deadline for the receipt of the forms is Tuesday, 7th May.
Other key registration dates for the European Parliamentary Elections are:
Wednesday, 8th May: deadline for applications to vote by post and for changes to existing postal and proxy votes. Further information about voting by post is available here.
Wednesday, 15th May: deadline to appoint a proxy voter (not postal proxy or emergency proxy). Further information about voting by proxy is available here.
Pembrokeshire County Council’s electoral services team can be contacted by:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01437 775844
By post at: Electoral Services, Unit 23, Thornton Industrial Estate, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire SA73 2RR.
